(A) Below are the established rates for trash removal services rendered by the town.
(1) Residential. Each residential address receiving trash removal services from the town shall be charged a fee of $15 per month commencing with the first billing cycle for services in March 2023 and billed in the April 2023 billing period.
(2) Commercial. Each commercial address receiving trash removal services from the town shall be charged a fee of $15 per month commencing with the first billing cycle for services in March 2023 and billed in the April 2023 billing period.
(B) The aforementioned fee shall be included in the monthly utility bill issued by the municipal works office and shall be collected by the Clerk/Treasurer along with the wastewater billings and if the monthly trash removal fee is not paid by the due date stated on the bill, a late charge of 10% will be assessed together with any and all costs of collection. Delinquent charges for trash services, as well as applied penalties, recording fees, and service charges, shall constitute a lien upon the property and may be collected in accordance with the provisions of I.C. 36-9-25-11.
(C) Residents shall each receive two totes as a part of the trash removal services. Each tote may be placed out by the street for pick-up for not more than 24 hours. Residents shall store totes off the street and near their home, garage, or business at all other times.
(Ord. 2023-08, passed 2-28-2023)